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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.37, 485.95 and 162.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.37, 485.95 and 162.17 is: 242.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.37 : 485.95 = 162.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.37/485.95 = 162.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.37x = 485.95 × 162.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.37x = 78,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,805.80/324.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.95

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